Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Sonoma State University San Francisco State San Jose State Humboldt State University CSU UCSC UC Merced Sacramento State Cal State Long Beach CSU Channel Islands Cal State East Bay California State University-Fresno| California State University Monterey Bay | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
CSUMB | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Seaside, CA | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,742 | 8,679 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #835 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csumb.edu | pnw.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
CSUMB | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,594 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,795 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,413 | $9,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,222 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,480 | $6,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 85% |
Admission |
CSUMB | Purdue Northwest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,769 | 6,394 | ||
| Admitted | 11,160 | 4,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 920/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CSUMB | Purdue Northwest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
CSUMB | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | N/A |
Diversity |
CSUMB | Purdue Northwest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
CSUMB | Purdue Northwest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 93% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 14% | ||
Campus |
CSUMB | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than CSUMB based on total student enrollment (8,679 students vs. 6,742 students)
CSUMB vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUMB or Purdue Northwest?
- Purdue University Northwest is 32.3% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($7,594.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at CSUMB than Purdue University Northwest ($17,622.00 vs. $14,795.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than CSUMB ($9,637 vs. $15,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 80.4% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($9,097 vs. $16,413)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Purdue University Northwest than California State University Monterey Bay (85% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 63.2% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($10,480 vs. $6,420)
CSUMB vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSUMB or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or CSUMB .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Purdue Northwest (70.6%)
CSUMB vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUMB or Purdue Northwest? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Purdue Northwest and CSUMB.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/